Capacitor placement to minimize active loss in distribution systems using bio-inspired optimization

This paper presents the development of a hybrid optimization model to minimize active losses in distribution systems through capacitor placement and sizing. The proposed model uses relaxed objective values obtained by a continuous non-linear optimization of the discrete variables as a base of compar...

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Main Authors: Antunes, Renato, Gomes, Flavio V., Silva, Ivo C., Dias, Bruno H.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Ant colony optimization
Capacitor Placement
Capacitors
Distribution System
Heuristic algorithms
Linear programming
Load flow
Metaheuristics
Optimization
Reactive power
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Summary:This paper presents the development of a hybrid optimization model to minimize active losses in distribution systems through capacitor placement and sizing. The proposed model uses relaxed objective values obtained by a continuous non-linear optimization of the discrete variables as a base of comparison to the Ant Colony optimization model. The objective is to evaluate the model ability to present good solutions with a reduced number of individuals in the search process. A brief result is presented, demonstrating the gain of the proposed methodology when compared to other studies.
DOI:10.1109/PTC.2013.6652242